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USAF receives first robot wingmen for autonomous warfare trials
Original: USAF gets first 'robot wingmen' to begin autonomous warfare trials
The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first robotic wingman aircraft, unmanned jets designed to fly alongside crewed fighters, as it begins trials of autonomous combat capabilities. The drones, often called collaborative combat aircraft, are meant to extend the reach and firepower of manned jets while testing how much decision-making can be handed to onboard software.
Why now: The delivery marks the start of a major milestone in the US Air Force's autonomous drone program, drawing attention to the future of crewed-uncrewed teaming in air combat.
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